"A well-considered, private settlement of the family law dispute is the goal of Hooper & Jacobs LLC," says Richard Jacobs. "We approach our cases with this objective in mind. However, when serious, thoughtful negotiations fail and mediation is unsuccessful, then we provide our clients with thorough trial preparation and focused advocacy before the judge."

Mr. Jacobs was selected The Best Lawyers in America's 2013 Baltimore Family Law "Lawyer of the Year." A single lawyer in each practice area in the community is honored as Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year". A nationally recognized and peer-reviewed publication Best Lawyers has honored Mr. Jacobs both as a family law attorney and as a mediator since 2005. Chosen to Maryland Super Lawyers since 2007 when that recognition was established in Maryland, he was named in 2011 to the magazine's Top 50 Lawyers list - which includes all areas of practice. Jacobs was again named to the list of Top 100 Lawyers for 2015, an honor since 2012, when the magazine's selection of lawyers expanded to include 100 professionals.

Professional Affiliations:

Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

President of Maryland chapter, AAML, 2005-2007

Fellow, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Past Chair, Family Law Section, Maryland State Bar Association

Past Chair, Family Law Committee of the Bar Association of Baltimore City